TACOMA, Wash. -- Portland totaled 41 points to finish second at the Gator Cross Country meet on Friday, just behind Western Washington's winning score of 35. The Pilots were led by Jacob Hupke, who won the race in 17:59.7, a personal best.
Four of Portland's five scorers set personal bests, with Carson Helmer placing seventh in 18:11.3, Estanis Ruiz eighth in 18:12.2, and Collin Penuel 11th in 18:23.9. Cohen Williams rounded out the scoring group in 14th at 18:36.3.
Next, the Pilots will travel to Columbia, Mo. on Sept. 26. to compete at the Gans Creek Classic.